
The shift from on-prem infrastructure to Azure cloud solutions is no longer just about cost savings—it’s about business resilience, security, and scalability. Companies relying on on-premise data centers face rising maintenance costs, security risks, and limited agility. A smarter VMware migration strategy ensures long-term digital transformation and a competitive edge.
Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has significantly impacted licensing costs, forcing many organizations to rethink their virtualization strategies. As highlighted in our previous blog post, some businesses have reported price hikes of over 1,000%, alongside the discontinuation of perpetual support renewals.
Broadcom acquired VMware in November 2023 for approximately $61 billion. This acquisition has raised concerns about potential increases in licensing costs and changes to the licensing structure, which have been substantiated.

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